verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Massage Therapist Salary in Hawaii

Median Annual in Hawaii
$81,280/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.08/hr
▲ 39% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Hawaii

groups Employed in HI
1,330
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,924 #7 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Hawaii, explained

Massage therapists in Hawaii earn a median of $81,280 per year ($39.08 per hour), which is 39% above the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $36,660, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $166,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Hawaii.

Is $81,280 good pay in Hawaii?

Adjusted for Hawaii's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $81,280 is worth about $73,924 in national buying power — ranking Hawaii #7 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Hawaii

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,660
$17.62/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$81,280
$39.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$166,730
$80.16/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs HI
Hawaii (here) $81,280 $73,924
California $45,970 $41,519 +$35,310

Massage Therapist in Hawaii: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Hawaii?

Massage therapists in Hawaii earn a median of $81,280 per year ($39.08 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Hawaii pay massage therapists well?

At $81,280, Hawaii pays 39% above the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 1,330 work in the state.

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